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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
754 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

NCZ106-081315-
Coastal Pender-
Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach
754 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 08:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Topsail Inlet............High at 09:29 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:52 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast
winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. North
winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

NCZ108-081315-
Coastal New Hanover-
Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
754 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 08:33 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:08 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................2 to 5 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Mercer Pier..............High at 09:25 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:59 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 4 to 7 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 5 to 8 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. North
winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

NCZ110-081315-
Coastal Brunswick-
Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach,
Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach
754 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.2 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 08:43 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:26 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....Moderate.
Surf Height...
   East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet.
   Ocean Isle Beach West....2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Lockwoods Folly..........High at 09:32 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:19 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

SCZ054-081315-
Coastal Horry-
Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach,
and Garden City
754 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......3 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 08:39 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   North of Myrtle Beach....Moderate.
   Myrtle Beach South.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   North of Myrtle Beach....2 to 4 feet.
   Myrtle Beach South.......2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Springmaid Pier..........High at 09:28 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:04 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. North winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm

$$

SCZ056-081315-
Coastal Georgetown-
Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach,
Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach
754 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Low.
Waterspout Risk**...........Low.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southeast 5 to 10 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 08:52 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:18 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................None.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate.
Waterspout Risk**...........None.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 09:45 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:11 PM EDT.
Remarks.....................Strong north to south longshore current.

.EXTENDED...
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower
70s. Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 3 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. North
winds around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 5 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. North
winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/ilm


$$